When Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique on Sept. 4 he is going to a country that he already knows much about from his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, the Rev. Juan Gabriel Arias, 50, told America on the eve of the papal visit.
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Pope Francis is heading back to Africa. Here’s what we can expect.
Pope Francis returns to sub-Saharan Africa for the second time on Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 to visit the Republics of Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius.
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Pope Francis rescued from trapped elevator by Vatican firefighters
“Thank God the firefighters intervened,” Francis said, referring to tiny Vatican City State’s own fire department.
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Pope Francis issues new call for world leaders to act on the climate emergency
Pope Francis said that the forthcoming United Nations Climate Action Summit “is of particular importance.”
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Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October, including three Jesuits
10 of the 13 new cardinals will be eligible to vote in the next conclave, including Jesuit Father Michael Czerny, who oversees the Vatican department for migrants and refugees.
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Pope Francis urges action to save burning Amazon rainforest
Describing the Amazon rainforest as “vital for our planet,” Pope Francis joined the regions bishops in praying for action to extinguish the massive fires burning there.
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Pope Francis: Lofty titles do not guarantee entrance to heaven
“‘Look, Lord, I belonged to this association; I was a friend of that bishop, of that cardinal, of that priest.’ No, titles do not count; they do not count.”
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Pope Francis allows girl with autism to run around stage undisturbed at weekly audience
The pope told his security detail to “let her be. God speaks” through children.
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What Pope Francis’ visit to sub-Saharan Africa means for the region
Pope Francis will visit Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius in his September trip, writes Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, all former colonies facing development challenges.
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Pope Francis approves new statutes for the Vatican Bank
The revised statutes are meant to ensure that the Vatican Bank conducts its business solely for “the works of religion and of charity.”